The Alaska Division of Insurance is barring the companies it regulates from charging people for COVID-19-related testing, as long as it’s medically necessary. It’s also asked that companies waive any payments for the office visit associated with testing.
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For Moda customers pushed to Premera, insurance rates will jump 35 percent
Open enrollment in the federal health insurance marketplace begins Tuesday, and two-thirds of enrolled Alaskans will see about a 35 percent rate increase.
Premera cyberattack exposes thousands of Alaskans’ data
About 650,000 current and former Alaskans are among the 11 million people potentially affected by a cyberattack of Premera.
Moda: Extending policies creates divided pool
A spokesman for Moda Health says it doesn’t make sense for the company to continue to extend health insurance policies that are not in compliance with the federal health care overhaul.